The paper is aimed at studying the absolute and conditional convergence in the Central and Eastern European countries. Given that these countries have common roots and their economies have experienced similar challenges over time, the regional convergence in the CEE region might be seen as an...

This paper analyzes the process of real economic convergence in the New Member States (NMS) bein g formerly centrally planned economies, using nonparametric methods instead of conventional parametric measurement tools like beta and sigma models. This methodological framework allows the examining...

In the context of a growing Romanian retail market in recent years, we analyse the acquisition of retail chain Plus by discounter Lidl, finalised in 2010. The subject is treated from the perspective of EU competition policy. We begin with a literature review on the main concepts used in...